A family statement said: “Nothing can begin to describe the loss we are feeling after the tragic incident that took Debbie’s’ life.

“Our family would like to thank friends and the wider community, who have shown their love and support so openly.”

Herts Police officers are now investigating the collision, and are continuing to appeal for witnesses.

Sergeant Paul Stanbridge, of the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire (BCH)Road Policing Unit, said: “A woman has sadly lost her life as a result of this incident, leaving her family devastated, and our thoughts are very much with them at this difficult time.

“If you saw what happened prior to or following the collision, we would be very interested in speaking to you.”